Digital cameras have changed the way we take photographs. They help professionals take the perfect shot without any worry about wasting film, while they let amateurs and budding photographers experiment with different styles and techniques.
Filmmaking Lifestyle believes that the ascendency of social networking sites has allowed more people to take up the camera. They snap pictures on a vacation, when they buy a new dress, even when they burn their breakfast. Yes, snapping photos with a digital camera is easier than ever.
But what if you want to print your pictures?
There was a time when people took their film down to the “photo shop” to get developed. But getting digital photos printed is tricky. What looks good on the camera might not be that great when printed. If you print your photos at home, in most cases they will turn out to be disappointing.
Here we choose the five best places to have photos printed online.
Snapfish
Whether you want to print calendars, coffee mugs, or pillowcases, Snapfish does it all. One of the most popular online photo printing services, Snapfish is also fast and affordable.
New customers get fifty 4X6 photos free, and since Snapfish has partnerships with Walmart and Walgreens, photos can be easily picked up from those retailers. Snapfish also has a mobile app.
Shutterfly
A close contender of Snapfish, Shutterfly offers similar photo printing services, at a higher price. It often has coupons for first 100 free photos, and also coupons for free shipping.
Like Snapfish, Shutterfly also has a mobile app. But the best part about this photo printing service is the free unlimited cloud storage. Since unlimited cloud storage of photos can be expensive for amateur photographers, this is a great option for those looking to store their photos in the cloud.
AdoramaPix
As part of the huge Adorama photography store, AdoramaPix has the largest selection of photo printing paper, and is the best place to have photos printed online.
Some of the different papers include:
- Kodak Endura line,
- Kodak Metallic, and
- True B&W (for black and white photos).
Every new Adorama customer gets 25 free 4×6 prints. AdoramaPix is a good option for both professional and amateur photographers for the fine quality at affordable pricing.
Mpix
Professional photographers who want the best quality printing service should not look beyond Mpix. It is the best professional photo lab that delivers photos within 24 hours.
Mpix offers a far higher quality than most other printing sites, and since every photo is individually checked by hand, the result is flawless. They have a large selection of paper too.
Nations Photo Lab
Although the processing time is a lot longer than other printing services, Nations Photo Lab is a name to reckon with when looking for the best place to have photos printed online. They have excellent customer service, offer a full refund for bad prints, and the quality is top notch.
Filmmaking Lifestyle has been around since 2012, and is a treasure trove of advice for people interested in photography and videography. When considering the best place to have photos printed online, do refer to this list for quality service and affordability.
This article was written by Linda Cohin and is a contribution to Filmmaking Lifestyle.